general abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
G. A
A
general anaesthetic
2
Q
L.A
A
local anaesthetic
3
Q
L.O.C
A
loss of consciousness
4
Q
N.B.M
A
nil by mouth
5
Q
S.O.B
A
shortness of breath
6
Q
P.E
A
pulmonary embolus
7
Q
D.V.T
A
deep vein thrombosis
8
Q
I.D.D.M
A
insulin dependant diabetic
9
Q
N.I.D.D.M
A
non insulin dependant diabetic
10
Q
D.N.A.R
A
do not attempt resuscitation
11
Q
O.D
A
once daily
12
Q
B.D
A
twice daily
13
Q
T.D.S
A
three times daily
14
Q
Q.D.S
A
four times daily
15
Q
S.W
A
social worker
